Akron, CO
Living in Akron
Bikeability13
Walkability16
Commute69
Public Transit5
Affordability91
Public Safety84
Airports59
Hospitals62
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+355 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate40%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
65%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government20%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$569Median Monthly Rent+$197 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas2%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Akron
United States45
Colorado43
Washington County16
Property Crime in Akron
United States48
Colorado55
Washington County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 0 | 4 |
| Mar | 40 | 1 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 28 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Akron
Inland Flooding35
Tornado44
Blizzard8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Akron, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Akron, CO
Riverview Christian School
27 miles, W
Lighthouse Sda Christian School
31 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
32 miles, W
Meadowlark Montessori School
75 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Akron, CO
University of Northern Colorado
79 miles, W
Colorado State University-Global Campus
88 miles, W
American Sentinel University
92 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Akron, CO
East Morgan County Hospital
23 miles, W
Yuma District Hospital
26 miles, E
Colorado Plains Medical Center
31 miles, W
Sterling Regional Medcenter
31 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Akron, CO
Denver International Airport
80 miles, W
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
108 miles, NW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
123 miles, SW